Barcelona rule out injury for Joan Garcia after Champions League scare | OneFootball

The goalkeeper of Barcelona, Joan Garcia, underwent tests on Thursday morning after being substituted due to pain in his left calf during the match against Newcastle last Wednesday, in the Champions League.

The Catalan team was leading 7-2 when the Spaniard stretched to block an opponent's shot and, as soon as he got up, he held his calf, feeling pain. The club's medical department attended to him immediately, and the player left the field limping.

The image worried the fans, as they saw the starting goalkeeper unable to walk in the final stretch of the season. Moreover, injuries in that area usually require a long recovery time, which could even jeopardize his call-up for the World Cup, which starts in June.

Despite the scare, the tests ruled out any injury, and Joan Garcia has been cleared by the medical department. Now, the goalkeeper is expected to return to training and will likely be the starter in the match against Rayo Vallecano next Sunday.

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